Pipe down
/paɪp daʊn/B2
UpperIntermediate
1. To stop talking or making noise.
- The librarian told the children to pipe down because they were disturbing the other patrons.
- During the meeting, someone from the back yelled, 'Pipe down!' when the crowd became too noisy.
2. To reduce the volume or intensity of something.
- I wish they would pipe down the music at the restaurant, so we could have a conversation.
- When the storm intensified, the radio announcer said they hoped the winds would pipe down soon.
Synonyms:
More Phrasal Verbs:
This word has no synonymsFAQ
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd